Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called 2016. Many music fans were still getting used to living in a world without David Bowie. And now another artist, who redefined music, style, gender expression and sexuality, is snatched away too soon. Since stars are just like us, everyone from Obama to Oprah are ugly crying all day too. Here are some of their reactions to the sad news:
Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) April 21, 2016
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) April 21, 2016
This is so heartbreaking
I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P
pic.twitter.com/60msa6hm3I
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) April 21, 2016
I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P
Rest in power, Prince.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 21, 2016
I can’t believe it, I’m in total shock. So many wonderful memories,
I will miss him. #Prince— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) April 21, 2016
Im sooooo very sad right now… PRINCE can't die.
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
Prince was a true innovator and a singular artist. His music and influence will live on for generations. Rest in peace.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 21, 2016
Gutted. Mourning with you.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016
I can't fucking breathe right now
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016
My friend is gone…This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
dove…Stevie Nicks— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016
I'm shocked to hear that Prince passed at such a young age. Musically, he could do it all: sing, play, arrange and produce. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) April 21, 2016
I'm so sad we've lost @prince the legend,the master,a musical juggernaut that knew no boundaries.He left indelible footprints in music.
RIP
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) April 21, 2016
RIPSo sad to hear of his passing. #Prince pic.twitter.com/6PIqgTfcm6
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 21, 2016
R.I. P. #Prince. An exceptional talent! He made an enormous contribution to music.
— Carole King (@Carole_King) April 21, 2016
I loved this Man. Too soon. Can't comprehend it but it's unfortunately true. Heaven is yours. RIP #Prince #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/EH8paEvn75
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 21, 2016
I can't. I just can not. #Prince
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) April 21, 2016
"Paint a perfect picture. Bring to life a vision in one's mind. The beautiful ones. Always smash the picture. Always every time." #Prince xo
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
rest in peace #Prince pic.twitter.com/Kl9attiR65
— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) April 21, 2016
Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) April 21, 2016
My heart aches at the loss of Prince. He has joined his angels of which he was one. RIP.
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) April 21, 2016
Brilliant, creative, one of a kind, a true icon. RIP Prince. pic.twitter.com/ecg0HzkmwC
— Michael Kors (@MichaelKors) April 21, 2016
No no no no no no NO not Prince . He's immortal he's not even human . This can't be right
— SZA (@sza) April 21, 2016
RIP OG
!!!!! pic.twitter.com/7BtzSJgCRo
— T.I. (@Tip) April 21, 2016
!!!!! Only now do we know what it sounds like When Doves Cry — the absence of music from loss of The Artist. RIP Prince (1958-2016)
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 21, 2016
If music is the language of the heavens consider that brother Prince now has the glorious opportunity to be on a musical tour for eternity
— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) April 21, 2016
And just like that…the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful." — Prince
— Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) April 21, 2016
Today is a very sad day. His music rearranged me… he will forever be my #1. pic.twitter.com/EnC5XWUiYt
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) April 21, 2016
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016
What a sad day today! Terribly sorry to hear that #Prince has passed! What an incredible talent… https://t.co/uxkUwX2PkA
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) April 21, 2016
Damn.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) April 21, 2016